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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. technology
  3. biotechnology
  4. biofloc technology

Preferred term

biofloc technology

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The use of aggregates of bacteria, algae, or protozoa, held together in a matrix along with particulate organic matter for the purpose of improving water quality, waste treatment and disease prevention in intensive aquaculture systems. Consumption of bioflocs also provides nutritional value to cultured species.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • BFT (biofloc technology)
  • biofloc production
  • bioflocs
  • biofloc systems

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/199624

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